38-19-30. Inspection and sampling to determine compliance with chapter.

It shall be the duty of the secretary of agriculture and natural resources, who may act through his authorized agents, to inspect and sample commercial fertilizers offered for sale, sold, or distributed within this state at such time and place and to such an extent as he may deem necessary to determine whether such commercial fertilizers are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and the secretary shall have the further authority to obtain such additional information as he may deem advisable.

Source: SL 1949, ch 85, § 7; SDC Supp 1960, § 22.1707 (1); SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 51, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.

38-19-30.1. Proof of claims required of licensed applicant or registrant--Sources of proof.

The secretary of agriculture and natural resources may require a license applicant or registrant to furnish proof of claims made for any product covered by this chapter and may require proof of value when used as directed or recommended. The secretary shall rely on replicate, or the data derived therefrom, performed by a reputable investigator. The experimental data shall be obtained under conditions similar to those in this state under which the product is intended to be used. The secretary may accept or reject other sources of proof as additional evidence.

Source: SL 1982, ch 281, § 22; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 51, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.